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New life for unwanted plastics
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is putting unwanted plastic to good use. The school recently unveiled a new plastic granulator and sheet press at its Christ…
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Jobs win for Brimbank
Brimbank has been awarded $8 million to employ more than 150 local unemployed people to deliver a range of projects and initiatives in response to…
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Singer goes online
On a typical Saturday night, Stephanie Angelini is doing what she loves most – performing. But with COVID-19 restriction in place, the Caroline Springs singer…
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Spreading positivity
Sunshine resident Phuong Ong lost her job as a result of COVID-19 right before she was to return to work from parental leave. Ong said…
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Development plans knocked back
A planning permit application for a controversial townhouse estate in Kealba has been knocked back by Brimbank Council. The fight over the Driscolls Road development…
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Life in a hard lockdown
At 3pm on March 12, St Albans resident Judy Ingram went to her doctor to receive her annual flu shot. It was the last time…
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Covid crisis deepens
Brimbank’s COVID-19 crisis has deepened with active cases topping 500 and outbreaks continuing to grow. There are currently 526 active cases within Brimbank, more than…
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Active cases top 400
Brimbank’s active COVID-19 case tally has topped 400. The municipality now has 411 active cases as outbreaks grow at Ardeer-based aged care facility Estia Health…
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Active cases climb beyond 300
Brimbank’s active COVID-19 case tally has rocketed past 300. An additional 67 cases were added on Wednesday, bringing the municipality’s total to 358. Brimbank now…
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Albion “death trap” to go
A notorious Albion “death trap” is set to undergo safety works following a lengthy community push. The federal government will invest $4 million towards upgrading…
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VCAT fight looms
The developers of a controversial townhouse estate in Kealba have made it clear they will once again take their fight to VCAT in the Brimbank…
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Explosive helping hand in virus fight
Deer Park based explosives manufacturer Orica is leveraging its facility to help the community fight COVID-19. The company is producing and donating hand sanitiser, to…
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Routine benefits of lockdown
It’s ok to feel alone and anxious, especially during these strange times. In fact if you ask leading doctor and psychiatry resident Kieran Kennedy, it’s…
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Rethinking a return to the sky
While the skies might be quiet, Keilor residents are under no illusions as to what may be coming. Despite taking a significant economic hit as…
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United by music
Finding ways to stay connected during lockdown can be difficult… for a large scale marching band it’s almost impossible. But don’t tell the MMG Concert…
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